Explore the Family Name Vandevelde
The meaning of Vandevelde
Dutch (Van de Velde) and Flemish (also Van de Velde): variant of Vandervelde. Some characteristic forenames: French Julien, Alberic, Andre, Dominique, Gabrielle, Pierre, Valere.
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How common is the last name Vandevelde in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vandevelde has seen a marginal rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Vandevelde ranked 24,680th and rose slightly to 24,531st by 2010. This represents a 0.6% increase in ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 948 in 2000 to 1,019 in 2010, marking a 7.49% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people with the Vandevelde surname remained steady at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,680 | #24,531 | 0.6% |
| Count | 948 | 1,019 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vandevelde
The ethnicity associated with the Vandevelde surname has seen some shifting according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, 96.10% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.09% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identities in 2000, but by 2010, 0.69% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage identifying with two or more races fell from 1.37% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 1.58% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. No individuals with the Vandevelde surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 95.09% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.45% | 55.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0.79% | -42.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |